The opening day, 28.06.2011

The first day of the four trade fair event GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST 2011 was a great success. Interviews with visitors entering the grounds as well as exhibitors and video reports show you what happened.

Video reports:

Frech and the hot chamber technology for Aluminum

The company Oskar Frech came to Düsseldorf with two innovations that both help reduce cycle time, microporosity and energy. These are important topics in modern times. CEO Ioannis Ioannidis introduced the news to our reporter Emily Whigham.

Meeting point of the casting and metal processing trade

The casting and metal processing trade has gotten together in Düsseldorf to present everything the industry needs in terms of metals - from the melting furnace all the way to the die casting machine.

Elster and the Furnace Control Unit

Trainees at Elster Kromschröder have worked on a special task: They developed a pinball machine - the eye catcher at the company's booth. It attracts visitors to take a closer look and to discover hight-tech developments such as the FCU, the Furnace Control Unit.

Inteco and its innovative equipment

The company Inteco attracted quite a bit of attention due to its unusual stand. Dr. Harald Holzgruber, chairman and CEO, gave our reporter Emily Whigham a quick introduction of the business' portfolio.

GMTN 2011: The four-fair event has started!

Finally, the four-fair event GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST has opened its doors on 28 June 2011. Those interested have been anxious to enter the trade fair grounds of Messe Düsseldorf. Our reporter Emily Whigham spoke to visitors from all over the world.

The little helper iPhone App

It was the perfect little helper: Messe Düsseldorf's iPhone App for GIFA - METEC - THERMPROCESS - NEWCAST 2011 that can be downloaded in the App store for free. An integrated search delivers all information about exhibitors, products and current news. The virtual floor plan enables everybody to reach their target with the best possible shortcut.

German heavy industry - back to business

The German economy has reached the pre-crisis level, according to one of the latest reports from the Federal Office of Statistics. The heavy indutry was in good mood and focuses on quality and energy efficiency. In addition, sustainability became more and more important.

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